Sydney Harbour Weekend Escape Cruise
Additional Information
PRICES ARE PER PERSON TWIN SHARE IN OUTSIDE CABIN ACCOMMODATION (sole occupancy available).
CAR PARKING: Bookings Essential (additional cost).
Car parking is available for guests travelling on MV Captain Cook's Explorer. Please check-in at King St Wharf #1 prior, to collect your parking ticket.
The car park station is located at:-
Kings Parking:
383 Kent Street, (entrance via Sussex or Kent Streets) Sydney City.
Entry is between Friday 2.30pm - 5.30pm.
Exit following the cruise Sunday 3.00pm - 6.30pm.
SAMPLE ITINERARY (itineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational requirements).
Friday: After dinner we anchor in Farm Cove by the shores of the Botanic Gardens, close to the sails of the Sydney Opera House.
Saturday: A morning stroll through the Botanic Gardens before healthy appetites tuck in to a hot buffet breakfast. Cruise the upper reaches of the Parramatta and Lane Cove Rivers and see foreshores and baysides packed with historic sites, trophy homes and prestige residential developments. The afternoon takes you ashore at Sydney’s historic Rocks district. Among immaculately preserved colonial architecture, you will find fabulous market and retail shopping, corner pubs, top art galleries and plenty of busking talent. This evening we anchor off the northern foreshore for the Captain’s Dinner, an evening of live music and dancing.
Sunday: An early walk through the bush and the old artillery emplacements on Bradley’s Head with glorious harbour views from the headland. The mid-morning’s cruise takes us into the territory of Sydney’s rich and famous – with huge homes and glamorous yachts bobbing at closely-packed moorings. At beachside Watson’s Bay we head ashore to explore the charming old fishing village and historic naval establishments which make up this exclusive suburb. You can take a guided walk to The Gap, an optional sea kayak tour around the picturesque bays, or relax in the waterside pub. Once again on board, lunch is served al fresco on the top deck and we cruise back to Darling Harbour.
- Included in price:
- Facilities: Three passenger-accommodation decks; ‘A Deck’ dining room and cocktail bar with panoramic harbour views; covered ‘Observation Deck’ for al fresco dining, sightseeing and relaxation; lounge and library; games chest and video. Accommodation: 61 cabins each with private bathroom ensuite, on/off air-conditioning, soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced daily. Outside Cabins on B & C Decks open onto outside walkways and have picture windows. Inside Cabins have bunk beds. Dining: Dining, specialising in fresh local produce, is a highlight of your weekend experience aboard Captain Cook’s Explorer. You will enjoy hearty buffet breakfasts, al fresco barbeque and buffet luncheons and a la carte dinners in contemporary Australian style. All cruises include two nights cabin accommodation, all meals, use of all onboard facilities, 24 hour self service coffee bar, welcome fruit cocktail, guided foreshore walks, nightly entertainment and Australian Goods & Services Tax (GST). Prices exclude drinks, personal purchases, any optional tours and fuel surcharges.
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- A selection of cruise souvenirs (eg hats and t-shirts) and film are available for purchase from the bar.
- What to bring:
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, bathers, towel, walking shoes and any medication you may require. During the evening smart casual wear is recommended - an open neck shirt and slacks for gentlemen and a dress, skirt and blouse or pants outfit for ladies. At the Captain's Gala Dinner a jacket and tie would not be out of place for gentlemen and a cocktail dress or pantsuit for ladies.
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children under 2 years travel free in existing bedding, however, not recommended.
- Departure points:
- Darling Harbour, New South Wales
- Departure time:
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6:00 PM Fri
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- Departs: No.1 King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour 6.00pm Friday (boarding from 5.00pm). Returns: 3.00pm Sunday.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Captain Cook Cruises
- Destinations
- Sydney, Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Double Bay and Parramatta River
- Departs From
- Darling Harbour
Tour Description
Leave the roads and the traffic behind. Do not worry about where or what to eat. Forget wondering about the real story behind the sights you see. Instead, join a small group of like-minded passengers for a weekend aboard the MV Captain Cook’s Explorer and really get to know both contemporary and historical Sydney.
MV Captain Cook's Explorer takes you off the beaten track to places only the locals know and up close to some of the most beautiful and famous aspects of Sydney Harbour.
Regular shore visits include street markets, beautiful gardens and beachside Watsons Bay.
The views are worth the journey alone - a breathtaking sunset over the sails of the Sydney Opera House to a sparkling dawn on the cliffs of the north shore.
Evenings on board are a blend of top class food and wine, spectacular harbour sights, getting to know new friends and enjoying great entertainment.
Prices & Availability
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Sydney Harbour Weekend Escape Cruise
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